A Universal Heart

by Kathryn Spink

Out of Stock

$13.49

inc. GST

This is the updated biography of the man who made the phenomenon of Taize possible. It is the story of a life which took Brother Roger from the slums of Calcutta and New York?s Hell?s Kitchen to the United Nations building and the great cathedrals of Europe.

A Universal Heart Summary

A Universal Heart: The Life and Vision of Brother Roger of Taize by Kathryn Spink

In August 2005, Brother Roger, the charismatic founder and leader of the Taize community in France, was stabbed to death during a worship service where more than 2000 young people were present. Brother Roger's death came almost 65 years after he had crossed the border from his native Switzerland into war-ravaged France to attempt to realize 'a vision of reconciliation' in the tiny village of Taize. At a time when Europe was torn asunder, Brother Roger had asked himself why such conflict should exist between people, and particularly between Christians. He found himself called to establish a community in which reconciliation and peace would be made concrete day by day. Today, thousands of young people from all over the world and from all denominations gather each week at Taize to pray, study and worship. This is the updated biography of the man who made the phenomenon of Taize possible. It is the story of a life which took Brother Roger from the slums of Calcutta and New York?s Hell?s Kitchen to the United Nations building and the great cathedrals of Europe. Brother Roger was imbued with a spontaneity and wisdom that made him the companion of popes and of little children. He was one of the best-loved Christian leaders of our time and his biography will be of wide interest.

Why buy from World of Books

About Kathryn Spink

Kathryn Spink was born in India of missionary parents and graduated from St Anne's College, Oxford. Her other books include "Mother Teresa: An Authorised Biography" (Harper Collins, 1997), "The Call of the Desert: A Biography of Little Sister Magdeleine of Jesus" (DLT, 1994), "Jean Vanier and l'Arche: A Communion of Love" (DLT, 1990) and "A Sense of the Sacred: A Biography of Bede Griffiths" (SPCK, 1988).

Additional information

Sku

GOR001854665

Title

A Universal Heart: The Life and Vision of Brother Roger of Taize by Kathryn Spink

Author

Kathryn Spink

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

SPCK Publishing

Year published

2005-11-18

Number of pages

224

ISBN 10

0281057990

ISBN 13

9780281057993

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us.

Join our mailing list

Be the first to get updates as well as access to exclusive offers and promotions